Domain name is like an address of your online business. Once the domain name is set to your server space, your website gets visible on the internet. When anyone puts the domain name in the address bar, it will redirect them to the website with the same domain name. Example: gonlinesites.com

Yes, you can register such a domain name. But make sure you follow some tips while choosing a domain name just as you do to your business name. Suppose you have registered a business name as Fresh Cakes Ltd. then you wouldn't want to pick a domain name as nicksfreshcakes.com.

You can consider other options as seen below:

• freshcakes.com
• freshpastery.com

Yes! Hyphens and Numbers can be used however, confuse your customers and hence, you need to avoid its use as far as possible. Like, if your juice bar name is 'Juice For All' then avoid using 'juice-for-all1' domain name. It may confuse your audience and will end up with them generating more typos.

Adhere to A to Z for your effective domain name.

Yes, it does affect but not the only ranking factor. Having a targeted keyword in your domain name is a good sign of having an effective domain name.

Though the name part of a domain can contain a maximum 63 characters, it is always better to have a shorter domain name. Would you love to see theonlyfreshlybakedcakesbestinghana.com as your domain name? It's confusing and difficult to remember right?

Your visitors will feel the same way about it. Keep it short. According to studies, it is found that the ideal length of a domain name is eight characters, but not every brand will be able to achieve it. A little guide as you choose your domain name

No, there are other options also available.

E.g. for the non-profit organisation (organization) you may register a .org domain name.

You can choose the domain names as per the country code like, for Ghana .gh is available likewise, for the UK you have .co.uk

You can search such different helpful domain extensions for your business.

Yes, domain registration lasts mainly from one to ten years. So, it is required by you to note the expiry date of your domain name and renew it before it expires. 

G Online Sites will remind you via SMS and Email when expiry approaches.

Yes you can. It can be pointed to an email service provider just as is included in our web hosting packages, where you enjoy access to unlimited emails.

Domain emails also look professional for businesses.

Guidelines for .gh Domain registration in Ghana under GH2-DOM (GhNIC)

1. Domains will generally be registered under these sub-domains:

1. • com.gh i.e. your-company.com.gh
   • edu.gh i.e. school.edu.gh
   • org.gh i.e. organization.org.gh
2. The organization using the domain (owner) should have been registered in Ghana. Company registration documents will be required to complete registration.
3. A letter of authorization will be required from the organization using the domain.
4. The domain administrator must be located in Ghana and the company of the domain administrator should have been registered in Ghana.
5. Primary DNS for the registered domain are encouraged to be in Ghana but not required.
6. The domain should be more than three(3) characters. Eg. kuku.com.gh. Exceptions are .edu.gh domains for school or academic institutions. Eg. ug.edu.gh
7. Domain name should be active within six (6) months after registration.